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The 30 hobbies closest to softball in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Passing a flying disc between teammates to score in the end zone, no contact.
Alike: Both outdoors and social.
Different: More physical.
RoundnetMore physical.
VolleyballMore of an indoor thing.
Walking footballMore of an indoor thing.
CricketMore competitive.
PickleballMore of an indoor thing.
Touch rugbyMore physical. Livelier.
Field hockeyMore physical. More competitive.
Lawn bowlsGentler on the body.
PétanqueGentler on the body.
Pickup basketballMore physical. Livelier.
CroquetGentler on the body.
CurlingMore of an indoor thing.
Five-a-side footballMore physical. More competitive.
Hacky sackMore rhythmic and repetitive.
LacrosseMore physical. More competitive.
NetballMore physical. More of an indoor thing.
PadelMore of an indoor thing.
Clay shootingEasier to do alone.
Disc golfEasier to do alone. More exploring new places.
RugbyMore physical. More competitive.
Table tennisMore of an indoor thing.
TennisMore physical.
BadmintonMore of an indoor thing.
Ten-pin bowlingMore of an indoor thing. More rhythmic and repetitive.
DartsMore of an indoor thing. More rhythmic and repetitive.
SquashMore of an indoor thing. More physical.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More of an indoor thing.
Pool & snookerMore of an indoor thing. More fiddly, precise work.
GolfCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.The closest are Ultimate frisbee, Roundnet, Volleyball, Walking football and Cricket. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Walking football is close to softball and quicker to pick up.
Volleyball is close to softball and costs less to start.
